African American Rhinoplasty

African American rhinoplasty has become an increasingly popular procedure for people who want to preserve certain distinct ethnic features while undergoing cosmetic surgery or correction of health-related conditions like deviated septums. A skilled plastic surgeon can make significant aesthetic alterations without erasing the ethnic heritage that is so precious to the patient.

Successful African American rhinoplasty requires even more precision and attention to detail than a typical rhinoplasty procedure. Despite prevalent misconceptions, the African American nose displays remarkable variability. People whose ancestors originate from one area of the African continent may exhibit flatter noses and wider nostrils, while those from another region may possess significantly more bridge and tip definition. Before performing an African American rhinoplasty procedure, Dr. Ghavami, an accomplished Beverly Hills African American rhinoplasty surgeon will carefully examine the patient and consult with him or her on the best course of action to ensure optimal harmony between the nose and the rest of the face.

The attributes of an ethnic nose (e.g., thick skin, excessive fatty tissue at the tip) can make rhinoplasty challenging; the surgery requires the skill of a surgeon who has specific training and experience in this kind of work. Dr. Ghavami has become one of the authorities on ethnic rhinoplasty, and is frequently invited to teach his techniques throughout the world. He trained in Dallas, home of the world-renowned Dallas Rhinoplasty Symposium, which is now in its 3rd decade, and for which Dr. Ghavami has served as faculty for 6 years straight. Dr. Ghavami believes that in addition to technical skill and detailed anatomical knowledge, it is important to have passion for what one does on a daily basis.

Recovery

The typical recovery period for African American rhinoplasty is relatively short compared many other types of plastic surgery. The majority of Beverly Hills nose surgery patients experience nearly full recovery within two days and can often return to work within as little as one week. If you are interested in learning more about African American rhinoplasty in Beverly Hills / Los Angeles, or more information on Dr. Ashkan Ghavami’s experience with this procedure, be sure to contact us directly with your questions.

Nose Surgery Approach

The advent of technology makes a lot of people want to try something new not just in terms of improving their lives but also when it comes to improving themselves and that includes going through aesthetic procedures that will make their physical appearance better. Rhinoplasty is one of those procedures that a lot of people are undergoing these days to help them improve not just their noses but also the entire look of their face since improving the size of the nose will also make the entire face looks better as well because it helps in making the symmetry of the face perfect.

This is one of the reasons why there are people who are going through African American rhinoplasty. They want to look better since African-Americans have defined nostrils. Improving the look of their noses won’t be a problem because there is African American Rhinoplasty and there are doctors that can help you with this concern. Because African-Americans are known to have low nasal bridge and wide tip, they want it to be improved through African American nose surgery to make their face balance and proportion as well.

There is no ideal nose for a particular face, it’s just that a person vary from one to the other not just because of the balance of the nose to the face but also when it comes to the ethnicity since different races differs in facial features from the other races as well. It is also important for a person who would like to go through African American nose surgery to know where to find the right doctor that can help him with his needs. It is very essential for a doctor to know that the person will undergo an ethnic type of Rhinoplasty because there are various types of Rhinoplasty procedure and African American Rhinoplasty is more particular than the other types of nose jobs that are available today.

Candidates

African American noses typically have thick skin and excess fatty tissue. The bridge is usually low, wide and flat and the nasal bones are short. The nasal tip is broad and bulbous, with very thick skin as a commonality. An African American nose doesn’t have a lot of nasal tip projection, and a large or protruding upper lip (and upper jaw bone angle) can exaggerate the lack of projection. Often, African-American patients complain about the width of their nostrils, which become overly flared or stretched upon smiling. A displeasing smile can be improved by carefully and precisely narrowing the nostrils and re-shaping them.

Dr. Ghavami has worked with many African Americans who want to make subtle yet clear improvements to their nose, while still maintaining their strong ethnic identity and appearance. He also works with rhinoplasty candidates who have problems breathing because of a structural problem like a deviated septum. African-American patients tend to not have a lot of nasal airway obstruction, however, preventative measures need to be taken so that post-rhinoplasty airway issues do not occur.

The Procedure

An African American rhinoplasty treatment plan often includes one or more of the following steps:

Dr. Ghavami tailors his approach and treatment plan to each patient’s particular needs. Instead of incorporating a “cookie cutter” approach, he takes a lot of time to work with his patients to determine: a) what the patient doesn’t like about his or her nose; b) what kind of results are optimal to the specific nasal shape present; and c) how to still maintain the patient’s own unique beauty. A “custom” treatment plan is necessary, always! Dr. Ghavami also carefully examines his patients’ nasal anatomy (i.e., the bone and cartilage structure), skin type/thickness, and facial shape and profile. Then, he draws up a treatment plan taking these considerations into account. In African-American noses, augmentation of the cartilage and bony frame is usually necessary while the overall nose is narrowed and projected. Shaping and strengthening the nose at the same time is critical to success.

Learn More

If you are interested in African American rhinoplasty and would like more details, schedule a surgical consultation with Dr. Ghavami at his Beverly Hills practice. Call or send us an email.

Dr. Ghavami also offers Asian rhinoplasty, Hispanic rhinoplasty, Middle Eastern rhinoplasty and Anglo-Caucasian rhinoplasty at his Beverly Hills practice.